Hardware Design Engineer

Job Title: Hardware Design Engineer
Location: Shropshire
Contract: Fulltime, Permanent

Benefits:

• Holidays: 25 days (plus Bank Holidays)
• Bonus Scheme
• Pension Scheme
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Personal Development & Training Programme
• Free Car Parking and On-Site EV Charging Points
• Social & Wellbeing Activity Programme
• Bike-to-Work Scheme

Job Purpose:

Responsible for the detailed design of electrical control systems, ensuring high-quality and compliant solutions for a variety of projects.

Key Responsibilities of the Hardware Design Engineer:

• Conduct electrical site surveys.
• Design single-line diagrams for power, control, networking, and communications.
• Produce electrical schematics, cable schedules, and control/drive panel general arrangements.
• Create manufacturing, installation, and as-built documentation (as-tested, as-installed, and as-commissioned).
• Maintain the Technical Construction File related to electrical design.
• Perform calculations to support system design, including power sizing, short circuit analysis, voltage drop, and heat dissipation.
• Select and procure equipment/components in line with client specifications and internal preferences.
• Provide support for manufacturing, installation, and commissioning activities.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations, client specifications, and internal standards.
• Meet project milestones and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform additional duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:

• Minimum HND/Foundation Degree/Level 5 Apprenticeship in Electrical/Electronic Engineering.
• Experience in a similar role.
• Strong understanding of electrical control systems.

Personal Qualities:

• Excellent team player with the ability to work independently.
• Confident and proactive with strong organizational skills.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• Adaptable and able to problem-solve effectively.
• Hands-on attitude with enthusiasm and reliability.

Career Pathway:

Opportunities to progress through the engineering career ladder.

Apply!

If this Hardware Design Engineer role of interest, please click apply to send your CV, or if you have any questions contact Kirk at MDE UK, Bristol.